Celebrating my Anniversary!
Hey everyone, join with me in celebrating my one (1) year anniversary with Primary Freight!
I know to most of you who’ve been here 8, 9, or 10 years it’s no big deal. Well, to me it IS A BIG DEAL.
Why? First of all, a little background….my career has a number of stops at very successful companies in the transportation industry. You name it, steamship lines, truckers, cargo warehouses, distribution centers, air cargo sheds. As my wife says, I’ve been around the block…..(watch what you’re thinking!). Every company has been an experience of over 6 years and in all cases I only left due to my roots here in Southern California. During this time, I’ve worked for some of the most demanding bosses, from family owned business to Fortune 500 companies. This has allowed me to gain a unique perspective on different business styles, cultures, boards of directors, investor groups, etc. Each had it’s own unique style of internal company management, decision making, and politics.
Coming to Primary, I was replacing an icon…..a woman loved by all, who helped nurture the company through different periods of growth and opportunity. My goal was to find a company where I could have a strong impact on helping to grow the business, make it more profitable, and assist in getting it to whatever new heights it subscribed. My only concern, what type of culture would I find.
With Primary I was pleasantly surprised. Immediately, I discovered why we were voted “Best in the West” and why our company is recognized as one of the most employee friendly environments to work in Southern California. The atmosphere inside the company is supportive, warm, and friendly. In our Town Hall meetings we regularly provide company updates to the staff and encourage feedback. With our 3 tier monthly management groups, we solicit open ideas and exchange of thoughts, while cooperating together across department lines. In time of personal tragedy, we dig deep to help our staff, whether it be monetary or emotional support. We regularly team build through a varied set of exercises planned throughout the year. From a business perspective, we deal with our customers, vendors, and agents on a professional level and always above board, with honesty and respect.
You don’t need to ask what I feel about Primary…..as one of my former bosses told me “when I stroll through the office, tell your staff not to greet me and look up, it interrupts their work!”.
Ernie Donner
Financial Controller
PRIMARY FREIGHT SERVICES, INC.
I am so impressed with Primary Freight. Your warm, caring atmosphere and enthusiastic staff, make other companies want to serve the community in ways that Primary does. Your dedication to your customers and constant care within your company, shows true talent.
Keep up the great work and may you have the best year yet in 2010!